Nayar: ‘In these conditions the game can turn on its head’
India’s assistant coach said that the team will have to assess the misfiring batting but praised the impact of Jeffrey Vandersay
Sri Lanka bring in Kamindu, Vandersay and bat against unchanged India
Wanindu Hasaranga was out of the series due to a hamstring injury while Mohamed Shiraz was left out of the XI
After opening classic, Sri Lanka and India look to break tie and get the lead
Expect the Khettarama to aid spinners again, but rain could well disrupt the game
Pant, Ishant, Badoni, Rana among leading picks in Delhi Premier League player draft
Shweta Sehrawat, Priya Punia among first picks in the four-team inaugural women’s DPL
Debut for Shiraz as Sri Lanka bat; Rahul, Iyer return but Pant left out
India also picked Shivam Dube as the pace-bowling allrounder
IPL franchises ask for two-year ban on overseas players pulling out after being bought at auction
They are okay if there is legitimate cause though, like injury or family and international commitments
CSK suggest IPL rule change to retain Dhoni as uncapped player
The other franchises were not in favour of bringing back the old rule
Will it be another mismatch as Sri Lanka and India switch to ODIs?
Sri Lanka have lost five fast bowlers to injuries or illness, while India will be boosted by the return of Rohit, Kohli and Kuldeep
‘It’s not a practice ground, it’s an international game’ – Rohit Sharma keeps his focus on the present
India ODI captain says team will be looking to beat Sri Lanka first and foremost, rather than using this series as a testing ground for the Champions Trophy
Dhoni on his IPL future: ‘Needs to be in the best interest of the team’
Says he will take a call on whether he plays IPL 2025 after the rules and regulations around retention – which are currently up for review – are firmed up